What grades does DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY serve?

DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the BELEN area.

Where is DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY located?

DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY is a urban school in BELEN, NM.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY?

The student-teacher ratio at DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY is 13.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in BELEN, NM?

Schools in BELEN include DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the BELEN area.

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BELEN, NM 87002

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Mon

Book Fair Begins!!Event

Oct

Wed

Grading Period EndsEvent

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Oct

Fri

Boo Gram sales End!!Event

Oct

Mon

Indigenous Peoples' Day-Schools ClosedEvent

Oct

Wed

Professional Learning-Early releaseEvent

Oct

Wed

Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

281

Student:Teacher

13.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

BELEN

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.2%

Phone

(505)966-1800

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

4 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Near average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

265

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

90% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,218

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,333

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,633

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 66%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$342,449

+0.9% 1yr+40.6% 5yr

Albuquerque, NM metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.6%

Below 150% poverty line

7.6%

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Uninsured residents

15.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

749

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

726

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

297 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

186 (26%)

Autism

65 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

48 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

37 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

294

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Book Fair Begins!!

Event

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Grading Period Ends

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Event

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Boo Gram sales End!!

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BELEN. Dennis Chavez Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Beginning of Year Amira and IMSSA testing beginsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day: No SchoolDistrict-wide No School on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	PICTURE DAY!!!	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	September Attendance Challenge	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Book Fair Begins!!	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Grading Period Ends Review the calendar for the grading period end date.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Boo Gram sales End!!	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples' Day-Schools Closed	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	PTC- Half Day	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	PTC-No School	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL For Students)District-wide Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Book Fair Ends!!	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Red Ribbon Week Review the event notice for activities and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	DCE-Harvest Fest	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	October Attendance Challenge	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day-Schools Closed	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	PICTURE DAY RETAKES!!!	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	4th Grade Pool Fireld trip!!	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	5th Grade to Pool!	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Pie w/ Parents!!	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	6th grade to Pool	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break-Schools Closed Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	November Attendance Challenge	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Open House!! Review the open house notice for time, location, and what to expect.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Grading Period Ends Review the calendar for the grading period end date.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break-Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break (no school)District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students Return!!	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day-Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Valentine gram sales begin!!	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	January Attendance Challenge	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Valentine gram Sales End!!	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day-Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day (no school)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Grading Period Ends Review the calendar for the grading period end date.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Family Dinner ticket Sales begin!	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	PICTURE DAY!!!	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	PTC-Half Day	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (half day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	PTC-No School	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (no school)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Basket ticket Sales Begin!	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Family Dinner Ticket sales end!	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Family Dinner	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday-Schools Closed	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break-Schools Closed School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break 2027Enjoy your time off!	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Professional Learning-Early release	Event	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Basket ticket sales end!	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Basket raffle!	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	4th Grade to pool!	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	5th Grade to Pool!	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	6th grade to Pool!	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Cap & Gown photos!	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Grading Period Ends Review the calendar for the grading period end date.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Field Day!!	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Half Day	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	IHS Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and attendance information.	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Early ReleaseStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	half_day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	1/2 Day students!	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of School-Half Day Review the school calendar for the half-day dismissal time.	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	BHS Graduation	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	1/2 Day students	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Review the school calendar for final day details and dismissal information.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—